Hallettsville, Texas · field elev 278 ft

Density Altitude at Hallettsville Municipal (34R)

Hallettsville Municipal sits at 278 ft, and even a typical August afternoon (98 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,781 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: August · ≈2,781 ft station: HALLETTSVILLE 2 N · 6 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at HALLETTSVILLE 2 N (6 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
Month Avg temp °F DA at avg temp Afternoon high °F DA on a typical afternoon
January 55.3 117 ft 65.9 811 ft
February 59.0 361 ft 69.4 1,036 ft
March 65.2 766 ft 75.6 1,431 ft
April 71.4 1,164 ft 81.8 1,820 ft
May 78.4 1,607 ft 88.2 2,216 ft
June 83.6 1,932 ft 93.5 2,539 ft
July 85.8 2,068 ft 96.2 2,703 ft
August 86.3 2,099 ft 97.5 2,781 ft
September 81.7 1,814 ft 92.4 2,473 ft
October 73.6 1,304 ft 85.1 2,025 ft
November 63.6 662 ft 74.6 1,368 ft
December 56.6 203 ft 67.1 889 ft

▲ above 5,000 ft · ⚠ above 8,000 ft. These are planning references at standard pressure and dry air — afternoon humidity and low pressure both push the real number higher. Run today's values below.

Run today’s numbers for 34R

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 2,811 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,811 ft

Field elevation 278 ft — the air behaves like 2,811 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 34R in summer?

On a typical August afternoon — around 98 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Hallettsville Municipal reaches roughly 2,781 ft at standard pressure. Hotter-than-normal days, low pressure, and humidity all push it higher, so run the day's actual numbers before flying.

What is the density altitude at 34R on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 117 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,099 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 278 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Hallettsville Municipal?

278 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 34R (FAA), in Hallettsville, Texas.